This list of stories illustrates the role that volcanoes, especially Mount Rainier, play in Washington state. Stories describe Mount Rainier's shrinking peak due to melting ice, and the impact ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier in Washington state, along with increased volcanic activity in Alaska, Oregon, and ...

Scientists are deploying monitors at the volcanic Mount Adams in Washington State, after a spike in seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Mount Adams typically experiences an ...

Triggering earthquakes and spewing magma and hot ash out of the ground, volcanoes are known for producing some of the most catastrophic natural disasters. These mountains are typically formed by plate ...

Washington state may not have to worry about hurricanes, but it is volcano country. The United States has 161 active volcanoes – all in the western U.S. – but only 18 are classified as a "very high ...

A swarm of hundreds of small earthquakes has been detected rumbling deep below Mt. Rainier in Washington State early Tuesday morning, though geologists stress there is no cause for concern. The quakes ...

One of five active volcanoes in Washington state is so remote that monitoring is limited. RELATED: Who is at risk from volcanic eruptions in Washington state Seth Moran, the scientists-in-charge at ...

If you’ve never heard of the Axial Seamount, you’d be forgiven. But the underwater volcano has made national news recently after research suggested it is likely nearing its first eruption in 10 years.

The Jake and Spike Show, weekdays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Experts are vigilantly monitoring a Washington volcano after a series of earthquakes struck the area, reported The Daily Mail earlier this week.

SEATTLE — An underwater volcano in the Pacific Northwest shows signs it may erupt for the first time in years. "It's one of the coolest things that happens on our planet," said Debbie Kelley. "This is ...